Michelle J. Alexandre, MD, MBA/MHA, FAAFP
Medical Director
River Forest,IL
Summary
Patient-focused Medical Director offering more than 20 years of expertise in Family medicine. Business-savvy and accomplished in driving growth when leading interdisciplinary teams and continuously improving delivery of care. Prepared to bring leadership, talent and expertise to growing healthcare organization.
Result-oriented Medical Director brings strong track record of success working with under-served and under-insured patient populations, worldwide. Expert healthcare administration with commitment to continuous clinical quality improvement. Offers 20+-year background fostering patient-first services to grow organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician
Vitas Hospice and Health Care
Lombard, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and make recommendations for changes in treatment or services.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of life for the patient.
- Provided palliative care services such as pain management techniques and symptom control measures.
Primary Care Physician
Seby Medical Center
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patients' medical histories, prescribed medications, and ordered laboratory tests.
- Provided education to patients regarding their health care needs and preventive measures.
- Conducted physical exams and interpreted test results to diagnose illnesses or injuries.
- Referred patients to specialists when necessary for further diagnosis or treatment.
Executive Medical Director
Caremore Health
Chicago, Illinois
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Observed delivery of care and business activities and made recommendations to improve programs, case management and clinical management.
Medical Director
Home Doctors for You
Schaumburg, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Developed and actualized strategies to maintain highest standards of care.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
Medical Director
Advanced Healthcare Center
Wheaton, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Evaluated physicians' notes and reviewed requests to determine if testing is necessary to approve or deny tests.
Executive Medical Director
Arkos Health
Downers Grove, IL
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Evaluated physicians' notes and reviewed requests to determine if testing is necessary to approve or deny tests.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
Urgent Care Physician
Pioneer Physicians
Bolingbrook, IL
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to investigate patient conditions.
- Handled large caseloads, long hours and various shifts from early morning to late evening.
- Requested and interpreted diagnostic laboratory tests, electrocardiograms and emergency ultrasounds.
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Prime Midwest ACO, LLC
Detroit, MI
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Delivered remote information interpretation and case management utilizing evidence-based medicine to facilitate decision-making for treatment planning.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Roya Family Medical Center
Melrose Park, IL
02.2003 - 03.2020
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, including delivery of patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
Chief Medical Officer
TCA, The Clinic at Altgeld
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, including delivery of patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Actualized strategic plans to encourage business development and foster relationships with new partners.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
- Observed delivery of care and business activities and made recommendations to improve programs, case management and clinical management.
- Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
Family Physician
Alma Medical Center
Maywood, IL
07.1999 - 01.2003
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions to patients of all ages.
- Conducted physical examinations including ordering lab tests, diagnostics, and imaging studies as needed.
- Screened patients for common diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
Education
MBA - EXECUTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Loyola University Quinlan School of Business
06.2019
Postgraduate Training - Family Medicine
Cook County Hospital
01.2000
M.D. - Medicine
University of Illinois School of Medicine
12.1996
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Northwestern University
1992
Skills
- Clinic Administration
- Staff supervision
- Diagnosing patients
- Patient records administration
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient relations
- Health information systems
Additional Information
- DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE , Honors and Awards 1996 University of Illinois School of Medicine Outstanding Leadership Award 1995-1996 Chicago Medical Student Council
- DIPLOMAT, CERTIFIED , ABFM
- FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PRACTICE
- Medical License, 1999, State of Illinois, Active Status 036-100953
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Physician
Vitas Hospice and Health Care
07.2024 - Current
Primary Care Physician
Seby Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Executive Medical Director
Arkos Health
09.2023 - 01.2024
Executive Medical Director
Caremore Health
02.2022 - Current
Medical Director
Home Doctors for You
03.2020 - Current
Urgent Care Physician
Pioneer Physicians
03.2020 - 12.2022
Chief Medical Officer
TCA, The Clinic at Altgeld
04.2018 - 10.2018
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Prime Midwest ACO, LLC
03.2017 - 11.2021
Medical Director
Advanced Healthcare Center
01.2017 - Current
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Roya Family Medical Center
02.2003 - 03.2020
Family Physician
Alma Medical Center
07.1999 - 01.2003
MBA - EXECUTIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Loyola University Quinlan School of Business
Postgraduate Training - Family Medicine
Cook County Hospital
M.D. - Medicine
University of Illinois School of Medicine
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Northwestern University